Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
silicify	17	17
silicifying	23	23
silkily	15	15
silky	12	12
sillily	12	12
silly	9	9
silty	8	8
silverberry	21	21
silverly	16	16
silvery	14	14
silviculturally	30	30
similarity	16	16
similarly	16	16
simoniacally	23	23
simony	12	12
simplemindedly	30	30
simplicially	26	26
simplicity	22	22
simplify	20	20
simplifying	26	26
simplistically	28	28
simply	15	15
simultaneity	20	20
simultaneously	24	24
sincerely	16	16